The recent storm brought significant challenges to Plymouth and Devon. For landlords, understanding the impact and knowing how to respond is crucial. This guide offers practical, no-nonsense advice to help you protect your investments and support your tenants.

What this means for Plymouth homeowners

When you look back at the average rents achieved in Plymouth over the last five years, from 2021 through to 2025, a clear pattern emerges. Plymouth saw extraordinary growth in rents as the market experienced a period of exceptional pressure post pandemic, yet in the last 12 months, is now settling into something far more measured.

A More Local Story Than Ever

Is your property listing starting to feel like "yesterday's news"? If your home has been sitting on the market for weeks without a serious bite, it’s easy to blame the house. But more often than not, it isn't the property - it's the presentation.

Curiosity is usually where the best insights start

As we enter a new year, many local homeowners are facing a familiar question. Should they bring their Plymouth home to market in January, or wait until the late spring?

Considering a move to Plymouth or looking for a new rental? This guide offers a deep dive into Plymouth, what to expect in the 2026 lettings market, and how Smeaton Homes can help you find your perfect property.

Yes, landlords are selling. Yes, legislation is changing. And yes, 2026 will be one of the most important years the private rented sector has seen in decades. But what we’re watching isn’t a collapse. It’s a reset, and one that will shape the next era of renting far more positively than the press will ever admit.

As Plymouth's Landmark Estate Agents, we're diving deep into the city's lettings market. This analysis of 2025 and forecast into 2026 offers landlords crucial insights into property trends and tenant preferences. No jargon. Just straight-talking property help.

Here are 7 tips to help keep the whole family happy during the Christmas season:

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